Gallatin County purchased the Farm Bureau building on 19th Street to make room for services that were supposed to go into the new courts building but were unable to fit in.
Gallatin County health leaders concerned with House Bill 257
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and last updated 2021-05-03 19:19:45-04
BOZEMAN â The 2021 legislative session has ended, but thereâs still a lot of questions as far as public health decisions.
âWeâre trying to understand the implications of some of the legislation coming out of Helena, said Gallatin County Health Officer Matt Kelley. I will say in some cases Iâm confused. Weâre really feeling kind of whip-sawed by some of this.â
Part of House Bill 257 revises the law to stop actions from being made which impede a private businessâ ability to conduct business.
What Happens Next Now That Sheriff Gootkin is Leaving?
While it was announced on Monday that Gallatin County Sheriff Brian Gootkin would be leaving to head up the Montana Department of Corrections, the sheriff had actually already retired from his post last week.
New Governor Greg Gianforte picked Gootkin to join his administration. In a statement released by the sheriff s office this week, Gootkin said, “I will miss serving the people of Gallatin County as Sheriff and our Sheriff’s Office family. I am honored and excited to be nominated by Gov. Gianforte to be part of such an incredible team!”